Common Council approves $75,000 for mural of Syracuse basketball greats
The mural will feature WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart, Syracuse Nationals champions Dolph Schayes and Earl Lloyd and SU basketball player Manny Breland. Read more »
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City provides aid to small businesses affected by pandemic
In the past year, many businesses in Syracuse were only able to operate for a few months at a time as public health restrictions continued to change. Read more »
Syracuse to expand public Wi-Fi access for city residents
Over the next few weeks, the city will install Wi-Fi access points on the exteriors of six community centers in Syracuse. Read more »
Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Gallery: Dozens honor victims of Atlanta shooting
Candles were handed out to everyone in attendance for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the most recent act of violence against the Asian American community. Read more »
Where do Syracuse's Democratic mayoral candidates stand on the environment?
Both Greene and Bey said that while Walsh hasn’t done anything wrong in terms of his pro-environmental efforts, he also hasn’t done enough. Read more »
Cuomo expands eviction protections for small businesses
Small businesses in Syracuse said coronavirus-related relief from state and local governments has made a considerable difference in their operations. Read more »
Syracuse health care workers take on mental burden of fighting COVID-19
Medical professionals have spent a year fighting the unknown disease, all while dealing with their own anxiety and stress. Read more »
Common Council approves Syracuse police reform plan
The 79-page document outlines ways SPD can reform its hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
Karen refugees in Syracuse fight for justice, recognition
The Karen are a minority ethnic group in Myanmar, also known as Burma, that have been fighting for independence for the last 72 years. Read more »
Breaking down the proposed Syracuse police reform plan
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
Common Council delays vote on SPD reform plan
The plan outlines the SPD's efforts to enact reform in hiring, policy, community relations and other areas. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh announces reelection campaign
Walsh will need to collect at least 750 signatures, starting April 13, to appear on the ballot. Read more »
‘Reliving history’: Residents fear I-81 project could displace communities
If the I-81 viaduct is removed, the land leftover could lead to gentrification and displacement for families whose homes were already destroyed when the highway was built. Read more »
Blueprint 15 aims to protect East Adams residents after I-81 overhaul
A Syracuse nonprofit developed several strategies to prevent displacement in the East Adams neighborhood. Read more »
Relaxed regulations not enough to recover, Syracuse restaurant owners say
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in a Feb. 14 executive order that New York state would extend mandated closing times for bars, restaurants and gyms by one hour. Read more »
Syracuse NAACP rejects city’s claims of partnership on police reform plan
The city will submit a plan to Albany in April as part of a state mandate for local police reform. Read more »
Democrats nominate Common Councilor Michael Greene for mayor
Greene will face Republican candidate Janet Burman and incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh, who is seeking reelection as an independent candidate. Read more »
Syracuse museum launches career exploration program for Black students
The “Future Innovators” program aims to build interest in STEM among Black students through local site visits and mentorship from Black professionals. Read more »
Syracuse will open New York's first STEAM school in next 2 years
The school, which will cater to high school students who want to pursue a career in STEAM fields, is part of the city’s Syracuse Surge, an initiative that aims to improve the city’s economy through technological advancements. Read more »
Onondaga County residents encounter difficulties in vaccine registration
Some Onondaga County residents said they’ve been facing issues signing up for and accessing the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »
Here's who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in New York, and how to get one
As of Wednesday, 9.4% of the state population had received the first dose of the vaccine, and 3.2% had received the second dose. Read more »
SU employees launch tutoring network for city students
The goal of the initiative is to help the organizations expand their tutoring resources as the pandemic continues to limit them. Read more »
